A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, south of the A354 in Dorset Council on 3rd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Ridge Way rose 1.67m, peaking at 80.40m, while the Groundwater Level at Woodyates climbed 1.62m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high and remain reactive to further rainfall. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Whitechurch, Winterbourne Kingston, Winterbourne Zelston and Newton Perverill. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is at 139.09m, and remains above the flood warning threshold. The forecast is for drier conditions this week with possible showers for the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Re
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +1.67m | 80.40m |
| Woodyates | Groundwater Level | +1.62m | 101.84m |
| Iwerne Hill Farm | Groundwater Level | +1.33m | 112.21m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +1.28m | 139.78m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +1.16m | 162.46m |
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +0.76m | 54.18m |
| Badbury Rings | Groundwater Level | +0.73m | 37.06m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.55m | 121.87m |
| Horton Inn | Groundwater Level | +0.39m | 41.81m |
| Ashmore | Groundwater Level | +0.29m | 134.76m |